I just got mine into the back of my Mazda-3 hatchback. Have pics. I used my thick black rubber "mat" pulled out 1/2 way to protect the bumper. Good idea. Yes, it's heavy, and I'm 77 with a bit of leftover polio, but I got it in there. Main problem is the 6" "drop" from bumper to inside, so it might be bitchy to get OUT of the car; I'll soon know. Took seat-post out and battery out first. It won't stand UPRIGHT. So, I laid it on its side, but which side? I chose to stress the folded-up front end, rather than chain, derailleur, etc. on the right side of bike. All tips appreciated.  Tom in New Hampshire, wondering now about a CX-50 and do I wait for the hybrid or avoid that like yet another plague.